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Elsa Morante(1912-1985)

  • Writer
  • Actress
  • Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
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Elsa Morante was born on 18 August 1912 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. She was a writer and actress, known for Accattone (1961), Arturo's Island (1962) and Santina (2009). She was married to Alberto Moravia. She died on 25 November 1985 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
BornAugust 18, 1912
DiedNovember 25, 1985(73)
BornAugust 18, 1912
DiedNovember 25, 1985(73)
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Accattone (1961)
Accattone
7.6
  • Una Detenuta
  • 1961
Arturo's Island (1962)
Arturo's Island
6.4
  • Writer
  • 1962
Santina (2009)
Santina
6.2
  • Writer
  • 2009
Maria Callas in Medea (1969)
Medea
6.9
  • Music Department
  • 1969

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Writer

  • La Storia (2024)
    La Storia
    7.3
    TV Series
    • novel
    • 2024
  • Le pupille (2022)
    Le pupille
    6.8
    Short
    • letter
    • 2022
  • Romeo Narcissus Theme
    Short
    • poetry
    • 2010
  • Santina (2009)
    Santina
    6.2
    • novel "La Storia"
    • 2009
  • History (1986)
    History
    7.5
    TV Series
    • novel
    • 1986
  • Arturo's Island (1962)
    Arturo's Island
    6.4
    • novel
    • 1962

Actress

  • Accattone (1961)
    Accattone
    7.6
    • Una Detenuta
    • 1961

Second Unit or Assistant Director

  • The Gospel According to St. Matthew (1964)
    The Gospel According to St. Matthew
    7.6
    • assistant director (uncredited)
    • 1964

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  • Born
    • August 18, 1912
    • Rome, Lazio, Italy
  • Died
    • November 25, 1985
    • Rome, Lazio, Italy
  • Spouse
    • Alberto MoraviaApril 14, 1941 - October 1962 (separated)
  • Relatives
      Laura Morante(Niece or Nephew)

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    One of Italy's most important novelists of the 20th century.

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